Nhc Healthcare - Oak Ridge

Nhc Healthcare - Oak Ridge sits at 100 East Vine Street in Murfreesboro, providing nursing home care with a focus on senior health and support, and people say the staff act kindly towards residents, try hard to treat everyone with respect, and many families have said the caregivers are joyful and helpful. Managed by National Healthcare Corporation since 1997 and owned by National Health Corp Leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Trust, the place keeps a busy schedule Monday through Friday from eight to five, though nursing and supportive staff keep watch around the clock. With 128 certified beds and a nurse staffing level of about 4.57 hours per resident each day, people living here get 24/7 help, but nurse turnover has been high at 57.1%, so residents often see new faces. The center often accepts folks who need different kinds of care, from short-term recovery after surgery to long-term help with bathing, grooming, meals, and medication, and some people come for therapy or hospice support when families want special comfort and dignity in hard times. There's special support for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and care teams make personalized plans with doctors, nurses, and therapists involved, using physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed, whether the person stays there for a while or comes in for outpatient visits. The campus includes rooms and gathering spots for both assisted living and memory care, and the staff work hard to keep people safe from getting confused or wandering off. Common amenities focus on accessibility, nutritious meals, and a routine that helps everyone get the most out of daily life. Volunteers from the community sometimes step in to help, and staff offer education chances, plus certified training programs for nursing assistants. The center is subject to state inspections, and recent reports have noted some problems in nutrition and dietary practices, resident rights, and how care plans are made, so it's not free of issues, but many families do appreciate the care their loved ones get. Nhc Healthcare - Oak Ridge is a for-profit part of NHC, and is part of the Tennessee Health Care Association, so they use a big network and lots of resources, from therapy to home healthcare, to keep care tailored to each individual's situation and budget, and the administrator Shawn Smith keeps things running day to day.